Tuesday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 17 of Nashville’s 45 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• So far this season, 20 games San Jose has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 1.43 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

• In the 26 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 12-14 in those games.
• Nashville is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -334.
• The Predators have a 77.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Sharks Moneyline: +265

• San Jose has secured an upset victory 14 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 49 games as the underdog).
• When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +265 or longer, they have won two games in nine opportunities.
• San Jose’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 27.4% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 42 points.
• With 14 goals and 20 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 34 points (0.8 per game).
• With 32 points through 41 games (eight goals and 24 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
• In 35 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has allowed 93 goals.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund has scored 12 goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 26 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.3 shots per game and shooting 10.5%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 38 total points (0.8 per game).
• William Eklund’s 34 points this season, including 10 goals and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for San Jose.
• Macklin Celebrini has scored 13 goals and contributed 19 assists for San Jose, giving him a point total of 32.
• Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-15-0 on the season, allowing 88 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 647 saves with an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league).

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Nashville vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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